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Effects of the Lessons in Character English Language Arts Character Education Program on Behavior and Academic OutcomesEffects of the Lessons in Character English Language Arts Character Education Program on Behavior and Academic Outcomes

Contact information

Dr. Thomas Hanson
Regional Educational Laboratory West
4665 Lampson Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720-5139
Voice: (562) 799-5170
Fax: (562) 799-5151
Email: thanson@wested.org

Region: West

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